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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 862.04 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 862.04 and 376.22 is: 519.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 862.04 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/862.04 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 862.04 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 324,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,316.69/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.04

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